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Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, has highlighted the importance of the country's partnership with the Special Olympics. The National

UAE envoy says country shares Special Olympics' values of tolerance and acceptance

Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, said the Emirates and the Games have a common vision to create a more inclusive way of life

July 25, 2020

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attends last year's Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Special Olympics

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pledges $25 million to support Special Olympics education project

The investment will help to promote the inclusive spirit of the Games around the globe

July 20, 2020

Coronavirus: Ajman courts to hold trials online

Judicial hearings will be held through videoconferencing to avoid gathering in court rooms

March 20, 2020

Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Zayed Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National

Special Olympics World Games worth Dh1 billion to local economy, report finds

The 10-day event put the spotlight on the UAE and welcomed more than 18,000 visitors from across the globe

June 29, 2019

The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 opening ceremony. Victor Besa/The National

Special Olympics to take part in the world’s largest timed mile

Participants will be joined by celebrities and finish in front of Buckingham Palace

May 14, 2019

Shanice Baptiste, from Trinidad and Tobago, with her coach Clevanic Williams-Cupid at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Centre. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Athlete who fell ill on eve of Special Olympics finally heading home thanks to Abu Dhabi medics

Shanice Baptiste was one of more than 250 athletes who required medical treatment during the Games

March 28, 2019

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - March 25, 2019: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (3rd L), greets Rahma Khaled, Egyptian TV host and person of determination (L), during a Sea Palace barza. Seen with Majid Al Usaimi, National Director of the Special Olympics UAE (2nd L). ( Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Special Olympics Higher Committee members - in pictures

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince praised organisers at the Qasr Al Bahr Majlis

March 26, 2019

The Games anthem, Right Where I’m Supposed To Be, was played on the big screen, with stars such as Avril Lavigne. Courtesy Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

Special Olympics 2019 music video and song is now available for streaming and download worldwide

Avril Lavigne, Luis Fonsi and Hussain Al Jassmi's song can now be seen and heard by everyone, everywhere

March 24, 2019

Athletes run the 100m sprint at the Special Olympics World Games. Reem Mohammed / The National

How the legacy of the Special Olympics will change attitudes around the world

Success of the 2019 Abu Dhabi Games will inspire and embolden

March 22, 2019

One of the spectators at the closing ceremony at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Courtesy Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

Special Olympics World Games legacy will be a more inclusive society

The Middle East’s first Special Olympics World Games has laid the foundations for a fairer, better world

March 21, 2019

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Sanatou Diarra, hearing impaired athlete from Mali having her hearing air put into her ears. Leslie Pableo for The National

Healthy athletes screenings give some the chance to hear for the first time

Mali gold medallist is one of about 300 athletes to be fitted with hearing aids

March 21, 2019

Volunteer Film and Parade at the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Courtesy Special Olympics World games Abu Dhabi

Special Olympics World Games ends but leaves its mark on Abu Dhabi

'Best Games in the history of the Special Olympics movement' draws to a close

March 21, 2019

From left: Tala Al Ramahi, chief strategy officer for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi, Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, Mohammed Al Junaibi, chairman of the Higher Committee for Special Olympics World Games, Dr Timothy Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics International, and Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and chief executive of Adnoc Group, speak of the enduring legacy the Games will have the in UAE. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE pledges more jobs and training programmes for people with disabilities

Special Olympics officials praise UAE for initiatives that promote inclusivity beyond the Games

March 21, 2019

Members of the Jamacia Basketball team do the Usain Bolt pose after receiving their gold medals on Thursday. Pawan Singh / The National

Special Olympics closing ceremony declared free event

Those who paid Dh60 to receive refund

March 21, 2019

Abu Dhabi, March 20, 2019. Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Sailing Level 1.-- Salama Al Mansoori instruct and Mark Meerberg during the race. Victor Besa/The National

Special Olympics closing ceremony: Abu Dhabi World Games draw to an end

Expect performances from global superstars, emotional farewells and a celebration of a week of determination

March 21, 2019

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UAE envoy says country shares Special Olympics' values of tolerance and acceptance

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed pledges $25 million to support Special Olympics education project

Coronavirus: Ajman courts to hold trials online

Special Olympics World Games worth Dh1 billion to local economy, report finds

Special Olympics to take part in the world’s largest timed mile

Athlete who fell ill on eve of Special Olympics finally heading home thanks to Abu Dhabi medics

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Special Olympics Higher Committee members - in pictures

Special Olympics 2019 music video and song is now available for streaming and download worldwide

How the legacy of the Special Olympics will change attitudes around the world

Special Olympics World Games legacy will be a more inclusive society

Healthy athletes screenings give some the chance to hear for the first time

Special Olympics World Games ends but leaves its mark on Abu Dhabi

UAE pledges more jobs and training programmes for people with disabilities

Special Olympics closing ceremony declared free event

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